Wine Insiders
#1
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Wine Insiders
With some trepidation that I will be flamed for starting a new thread, here goes for Wine Insider. This is my first year in this program and I must say I find it very difficult to follow. One would think that if this were a profitable program for USAir that they would set it up to entice more folks to participate. I have numerous times thrown my hands up in confusion and bewilderment of how to earn hits and confirm them once I do. How about asking partners to put up a special page for the GS Promotion? How about using coupon codes that every site on the internet is configured to use? How about a dashboard page showing your status of hits? Then I turn to Flyertalk and I have to search and search to find a post nested away in a forum that combines 14 different topics. --- okay .... rant over---
So I've posted below what has been summarized on the "other partner" thread here. I have seen folks post that they used Wine Insiders last year. I have found posts from folks who have purchased this year. When I go to the site, I can find nowhere to input my DM # as the quote below warns.
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Wine Insiders***
Earn 1000 miles plus 4 miles/dollar for 12-bottle sampler ($83.88+tax). Wine club monthly memberships require 6-month subscription, although there does not appear to be a means of entering your DM number when buying a wine club membership (or any other merchandise aside from the sampler). Beware.
So I've posted below what has been summarized on the "other partner" thread here. I have seen folks post that they used Wine Insiders last year. I have found posts from folks who have purchased this year. When I go to the site, I can find nowhere to input my DM # as the quote below warns.
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Wine Insiders***
Earn 1000 miles plus 4 miles/dollar for 12-bottle sampler ($83.88+tax). Wine club monthly memberships require 6-month subscription, although there does not appear to be a means of entering your DM number when buying a wine club membership (or any other merchandise aside from the sampler). Beware.
#2
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If you select the 12-bottle sampler it definitely asks for your DM number. A single order for this sampler earns the hit - no need to subscribe.
With some trepidation that I will be flamed for starting a new thread, here goes for Wine Insider. This is my first year in this program and I must say I find it very difficult to follow. One would think that if this were a profitable program for USAir that they would set it up to entice more folks to participate. I have numerous times thrown my hands up in confusion and bewilderment of how to earn hits and confirm them once I do. How about asking partners to put up a special page for the GS Promotion? How about using coupon codes that every site on the internet is configured to use? How about a dashboard page showing your status of hits? Then I turn to Flyertalk and I have to search and search to find a post nested away in a forum that combines 14 different topics. --- okay .... rant over---
So I've posted below what has been summarized on the "other partner" thread here. I have seen folks post that they used Wine Insiders last year. I have found posts from folks who have purchased this year. When I go to the site, I can find nowhere to input my DM # as the quote below warns.
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So I've posted below what has been summarized on the "other partner" thread here. I have seen folks post that they used Wine Insiders last year. I have found posts from folks who have purchased this year. When I go to the site, I can find nowhere to input my DM # as the quote below warns.
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#3
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Could anyone report if he/she got the hit?? It is quite pricy to risk it..
Thanx in advance!!!
#4
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Hmmm....well this is where I'm confused then. I went through the checkout process up to the screen where you enter your credit card and click Place Order (your credit card will be charged) button. There is a promotional code and coupon field but I don't see where to enter DM#. Where am I missing this?
#5
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Hmmm....well this is where I'm confused then. I went through the checkout process up to the screen where you enter your credit card and click Place Order (your credit card will be charged) button. There is a promotional code and coupon field but I don't see where to enter DM#. Where am I missing this?
Mike
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I think we've determined that you almost *have* to buy the sampler to be sure you're getting miles and the hit. I went through thinking maybe I'll buy one bottle of wine and add my DM# but I couldn't figure out how to do it.
That said, a mixed case for $90...as long as there are about 4 good bottles in there I'll consider it a roughly free hit.
Overall I thought the sampler purchase process was well-designed: the DM number stays visible and they clearly explain the part about what states they ship to.
It's sort of funny: I live in Kansas, a no-no state. For wine shipments, I always use an address in Missouri, a allowable state - knowing full well that no one is ever at that address during the day. So the instant UPS attempts and fails to deliver, I go online and get the wine held at their distribution center for pickup.
The distribution center is...wait for it...in Kansas, 10 minutes from home. I go there, show ID, pick up my wine. I wish I could just skip the Missouri charade to begin with but alas, the backwards Kansas liquor lobby isn't going to let that happen.
That said, a mixed case for $90...as long as there are about 4 good bottles in there I'll consider it a roughly free hit.
Overall I thought the sampler purchase process was well-designed: the DM number stays visible and they clearly explain the part about what states they ship to.
It's sort of funny: I live in Kansas, a no-no state. For wine shipments, I always use an address in Missouri, a allowable state - knowing full well that no one is ever at that address during the day. So the instant UPS attempts and fails to deliver, I go online and get the wine held at their distribution center for pickup.
The distribution center is...wait for it...in Kansas, 10 minutes from home. I go there, show ID, pick up my wine. I wish I could just skip the Missouri charade to begin with but alas, the backwards Kansas liquor lobby isn't going to let that happen.
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#8
Join Date: Nov 2004
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I think we've determined that you almost *have* to buy the sampler to be sure you're getting miles and the hit. I went through thinking maybe I'll buy one bottle of wine and add my DM# but I couldn't figure out how to do it.
That said, a mixed case for $90...as long as there are about 4 good bottles in there I'll consider it a roughly free hit.
Overall I thought the sampler purchase process was well-designed: the DM number stays visible and they clearly explain the part about what states they ship to.
It's sort of funny: I live in Kansas, a no-no state. For wine shipments, I always use an address in Missouri, a allowable state - knowing full well that no one is ever at that address during the day. So the instant UPS attempts and fails to deliver, I go online and get the wine held at their distribution center for pickup.
The distribution center is...wait for it...in Kansas, 10 minutes from home. I go there, show ID, pick up my wine. I wish I could just skip the Missouri charade to begin with but alas, the backwards Kansas liquor lobby isn't going to let that happen.
That said, a mixed case for $90...as long as there are about 4 good bottles in there I'll consider it a roughly free hit.
Overall I thought the sampler purchase process was well-designed: the DM number stays visible and they clearly explain the part about what states they ship to.
It's sort of funny: I live in Kansas, a no-no state. For wine shipments, I always use an address in Missouri, a allowable state - knowing full well that no one is ever at that address during the day. So the instant UPS attempts and fails to deliver, I go online and get the wine held at their distribution center for pickup.
The distribution center is...wait for it...in Kansas, 10 minutes from home. I go there, show ID, pick up my wine. I wish I could just skip the Missouri charade to begin with but alas, the backwards Kansas liquor lobby isn't going to let that happen.
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I placed an order for the red sampler on Sept 16th and got an email confirmation of my order but my AMEX still hasn't been charged. I'm starting to worry. I guess I'll call them Monday.
#12
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Okay. I finally figured out where I was going wrong. You cannot just go to the Wine Insiders direct URL. There is a specific US Airways DM offer page. You can get to the page from the link on this DM page:
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/divid...les/gifts.html
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/divid...les/gifts.html
#13
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Okay. I finally figured out where I was going wrong. You cannot just go to the Wine Insiders direct URL. There is a specific US Airways DM offer page. You can get to the page from the link on this DM page:
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/divid...les/gifts.html
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/divid...les/gifts.html
#15
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Well, beltway, I'm glad you love to attack other Flyertalker members who just come here for a little help. I read through that post many times. I even posted the specific post about wine insiders. I think you prove my point in that I had to read through a pretty long post when all I was interested in at the time was the wine insdier deal. I standby my original comment that this would be a lot easier for folks if each partner had a thread with detailed instructions, questions, special deals, etc.